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My muse in a relationship meme!

deivorous said:   💚Are they prone to jealousy?

┖ AFFECTION:  TENDENCIES TOWARDS JEALOUSY  ┚ 

🐾—He .... CAN BE very jealous!! He’s already possessive and very involved with his partners in the sense that, if something unexpected happens between his partner and some other person, all kinds of agitation rises to the surface. If he’s already aware that he shares his partner with another person, ie. Simon and Nia, both of whom he adores with his whole heart - and would do nearly anything for -- or, if his partner has a passion for a subject or a profession that he’s aware of when their relationship develops to a deep romance, then it brings him happiness when they are also happy.

   But, if someone or something suddenly elicits a hefty portion of his partner(s)’ attention - or worse, affection - then Viral will take great issue with the interloper! When his jealousy is stirred, it will be very apparent. He’s not got a dishonest bone in his body. He’ll be moody, sarcastic, bitey, and possibly even physically opposed to the intruder, picking fights and being all-around antagonistic. He will cause problems on purpose. If the issue is an object or a topic, then his physical demonstration might involve being extra physically clingy for his partner, or more demanding for affection than usual, he will be somewhat rougher than usual, because he’ll be lowkey mad about the competition. 

  Jealousy will persist until: 1. He comes to believe that his partner is both happier with the new addition, AND capable of keeping him included in as much of their life as possible. 2. He successfully fends off the interloper and eagerly continues to monopolize his lover’s attention. 3. He becomes convinced hat his affections have been replaced by the new focus, and that his persistent jealousy is a detriment to his lover. In the event of the third instance, Viral will detach in a very gentle way, and gradually remove himself from the picture entirely. He has a history with rejection and separation, so when those familiar pains get to his heart, he becomes quite resigned. It’s surprisingly easy to lead him to feel rejected, as he is secretly(?) very sensitive.

  So long as he thinks there’s a fight to be had, Viral is incredibly tenacious and completely hellbent on his lovers’ behalf. He might be a little petulant at first, but he also desires harmony above all else, so he can be coaxed to work with changes.

  🐾—AN IMPORTANT ADDENDUM! 

     The above does not apply if the new arrival to the relationship happens to be A CHILD. Even if it’s a puppy or a kitten or some youngling from some other race, Viral will not become jealous of the baby. He WILL go into a full paternal mode, though, as he is incredibly weak for babey. There will be no conflict here. Only unbridled adoration and fatherly devotion. Pretty instantly. Viral loves the smols. He will only dote. Both the little one and the other parent(s) involved will receive nothing but tenderness and assistance in whatever way Viral can lend it.

the other is ABSOLUTELY endearing ,    the  smallest   of puff balls - there aren’t any chinchillas at the zoo,  so the whereabouts as to whence this one came are unknown. either way,    the manner in which he  shakes   the little microphone is enough to make the other  GIGGLE,         hands reaching down to scoop said fluffy mammal up into his arms.

       ‘ That’s a cute trick, ‘  he murmurs behind the mask,   face softening as fingers gently rub against his cheek. Surely they must have been someone’s pet then, if they knew how to do such a thing. It was the only logical thing that made sense anyways.

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tabloidborn said: ‘  we cannot control what we remember  ’

💫 —It was an interesting take. Particularly so, considering the young man’s vocation; or perhaps it was because of his occupation as a journalist. Prying with a mild voice and a genial disposition, into the accounts and experiences of strangers -- did he ever twine his own, into that tapestry?

  The Beastman considered the statement, his own memories, the endless charge of observing the Spiral Path, and those who walked its winding ascent. Lordgenome had asked him to do just that -- to bear witness, and remember, so that the story could be recounted for any listener, at any time.

  Viral grinned, ivory slipping from its cage,

  ❝Oh? Control isn’t the right word for it, I think. Be present within the moment. Live within it, be shaped by it. And the memories will become a part of you, like any skill of hand or tool of trade.

   Even the painful memories, the fearsome ones -- they’re like a blade. Utilized properly, they give you the edge you need in  a challenging position - and mishandled, they are as dangerous to the wielder as the challenger. We all have the potential to achieve mastery of our experiences, just as a warrior has the potential to master that blade.    

  In my case, it is essential to do so. And for you as well, Acta, given the similarities between our pursuit of the story.❞

@tabloidborn replied to your post: [What do you think Aya’s reputation is like in the...

Acta would certainly interview her simply to figure out wHICH OF THESE DANGEROUS PIRATES SHE ACTUALLY AFFILIATES WITH. Is she a pirate?? some sort of crime lord?? does she like, sell some dangerous chemical??

[World’s cutest crime lord - Stussy’s got nothing on Aya.